Macaroni and Cheese: Sweet Butter Braised Maine Lobster with Creamy Lobster Broth and Orzo Enriched with Mascarpone Cheese

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   Place the lobster broth in a saucepan and bring it to a simmer.

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   Reduce the broth to a sauce consistency, about 1 cup.

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   Set aside in the pan.

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   Cook the orzo as you would pasta, in lightly salted water until just barely cooked.

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   Pour the cooked pasta into a strainer to drain and rinse under cold water.

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   Shake the strainer to remove excess water and add the cooked orzo to the lobster broth.

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   Heat the orzo and lobster broth.

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   Bring to a simmer.

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   Add the mascarpone and season with salt to taste.

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    Let it simmer for 1 minute, then remove the pan from the heat and keep warm.

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    Meanwhile, place the lobster pieces in one layer in a saucepan.

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    Pour in the Beurre Monte; the lobster should be almost covered.

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    Heat gently to warm the lobster.

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    To serve, stir the chives into the orzo.

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    Pipe a circle of coral oil in the bottom of each serving dish.

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    Place about 1/3 cup of orzo in the center of the oil, allowing it to spread the oil out into a larger circle.

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    Arrange a piece of lobster tail and claw in the center of the orzo and top each serving with a Parmesan crisp.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.